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In an office full of movie nerds, or for a more endearing name, film bros, a lot of movie titles get thrown around on a daily basis. But one category of movies seems to be skimmed over, maybe because we have exhausted the topic or because there isn’t enough hype surrounding them. So I figured, […]

I am no Lamborghini or a Hollywood star, nor do I condone being tipsy while driving a car… BUT I do love sushi so I guess Alexis Rose and I have that, our sense of impeccable style and our first name in common. Interestingly enough, when I first started watching “Schitt’s Creek” with my family, […]

You’re here for a reason. You need a video for your organization, but you need it not to suck. Too often, ‘corporate video’ is associated with 💩💩 videos. You’ve seen those videos before, and they’re dry, overly formal, and reminiscent of elevator music nightmares. The tone and style are poorly managed, and the messaging is […]

  As your just about to graduate college, you were probably told to have some sort of sizzle reel to showcase the work you’ve been on; in a sense, it’s your resume. But what if you’re an editor? Is sizzle reel really necessary for you? Jeff, our editor, discusses reasons why a sizzle reel may […]

  As a beginner or seasoned editor, it’s always useful to have a handful of shortcuts, and tips and tricks under your belt. Ryan, Jeff, and John discuss useful tools for film editors that you may not have heard of! FreeFileSync Keyboard Shortcuts Motion v2 Frame.io

I’m sorry…what is this article about? Yes, yes, yes…I know what you’re saying – “Jeff, I’m an editor. I work on testimonial videos, commercials for products or events, or maybe (if I’m lucky and have an unrelenting desire to work on a single project for 9 to 12 months) a movie. I don’t DO musicals. That’s…that’s […]

Whether you’re rebranding what you’ve got or starting up a new company or organization from scratch, here are 4 logo trends to avoid. Watch the video below Random Letter Customizations Everyone wants their logo to be unique, and it’s certainly valuable to stand out from the crowd. However, if you’re thinking that chopping up the […]

Any expert in their field will tell you, they’re only as good as the tools they use. I’m constantly on the lookout for ways to make myself faster, more efficient, and, frankly, better at what I do. Over the years of editing, I’ve slowly started assembling a small list of software that is my go-to’s […]

Watch the video above, read the commentary below! Like many views and opinions I’ve held, my understanding of gratitude has been affected significantly by my children. More specifically, they’ve been affected by the process of trying to parent my children. Here’s the situation: your kid has just been given something by someone else. Maybe it’s a gift; […]

Every year since I was little, a family tradition of mine is to watch “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”. There has not been a year since the film’s release that I’ve missed viewing it, and it’s even become a tradition my sister has passed onto her family and daughters. I have seen the movie so many […]